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From 5Ks to Live Bands: Garden Spot Festival Showcases La Grange’s Local Spirit with Engage LA
LA GRANGE, N.C. - Engage L.A. has an announcement! Get ready for a weekend filled with live music, family fun, and hometown celebration as the Garden Spot Music Festival makes its return this Septembe...
Jun 24, 2025
Heat Index May Exceed 110°F: Warnings in Place Across Central North Carolina
WAYNE COUNTY, N.C. - The National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has issued a Heat Advisory and an Extreme Heat Watch for much of central North Carolina, affecting Person, Granvil...
Jun 24, 2025
Wayne County Board of Education Releases Official 2025-2026 Meeting Calendar
GOLDSBORO, N.C. - The Wayne County Board of Education has officially set its monthly meeting dates for the 2025-2026 calendar year, beginning this July. The schedule was approved during the Board's Ju...
Jun 24, 2025
UNO, Uplift, and Unforgettable Vibes at W.A. Foster Recreation Center
GOLDSBORO, N.C. - District 4 was buzzing with excitement over the weekend as Councilwoman Brandi Matthews hosted the lively "UNO & Uplift" event at the W.A. Foster Recreation Center, bringing neig...
Jun 23, 2025
Governor Stein Signs Seven Bills, Vetoes Three in Push to Strengthen North Carolina
RALEIGH, N.C. - Governor Josh Stein has taken decisive legislative action this week, signing seven bills into law and vetoing three others, with a focus on enhancing public safety, supporting law enfo...
Jun 23, 2025
Big Decisions Ahead: WCPS Board to Review Budget, Facilities, and Staff Changes June 24
GOLDSBORO, N.C. - The Wayne County Board of Education will convene for a Special Called Meeting on Tuesday, June 24 at 9:00 a.m. The meeting will take place in the Boardroom at the WCPS Central Servic...
Jun 23, 2025
Downtown Goldsboro Comes Alive with Celebration for Juneteenth Unity and Heritage Festival
GOLDSBORO, N.C. - This past weekend, the Juneteenth Unity and Heritage Festival drew a vibrant crowd to downtown Goldsboro, offering a spirited celebration of culture, community, and freedom. The fest...
Jun 23, 2025
Think You’re a Trivia Master? Prove It at the Wayne County Museum!
GOLDSBORO, N.C. - The Wayne County Museum is inviting history buffs, trivia lovers, and competitive spirits to put their knowledge to the test at an exciting Trivia Night on Tuesday, June 24, 2025, fr...
Jun 23, 2025
NCDOL Urges Heat Safety as Temperatures Rise
RALEIGH, N.C. - As summer temperatures rise across North Carolina, Labor Commissioner Luke Farley and the N.C. Department of Labor (NCDOL) are urging employers and outdoor workers to take proactive st...
Jun 22, 2025
Trench Safety Stand Down in Cary Promotes Worker Protection Practices
CARY, N.C. - North Carolina Department of Labor Commissioner Luke Farley joined safety professionals, industry leaders, and local stakeholders in Cary for a Trench Safety Stand Down event, held in rec...
Jun 22, 2025